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OK SB468
Bill
Status
3/16/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Calvey
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AI Summary
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Establishes that municipal, county, and political subdivision ordinances or policies affecting oil and gas operations constitute a "taking" under Article 2 of the Oklahoma Constitution if they interfere with mineral estate use, substantially increase operational costs, reduce fair market value of minerals, or prohibit access to develop minerals.
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Exempts from this provision any ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations, or policies adopted or implemented prior to December 31, 2014.
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Excludes the Oklahoma Corporation Commission from the restrictions on regulating oil and gas operations.
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Repeals 52 O.S. 2011, Section 137, which previously granted certain powers to cities and towns relating to oil and gas exploration.
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Declares the act effective immediately upon passage and approval for preservation of public peace, health, and safety.
Legislative Description
Oil and gas; prohibiting local regulation of certain oil and gas activities. Emergency.
Last Action
Conferees unable to agree
5/22/2015